Description
Turmeric Bulb is great for beginners who are home gardeners. It comes with loads of health benefits. Turmeric is commonly used as a spice, but it is also known for its medicinal purposes. Try our Turmeric Bulbs Online. Also, check out our workshops for more details.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Number of bulbs in a packet – 1
PLANT DESCRIPTION
- Difficulty Level - medium
- Plant Height - up to 3 feet
- Type – both indoor and outdoor
- Feed – Vermicompost for nutrients every week, Seaweed once a month for greener leaves, and Epsom salt for better blooming once a month
- Watering – regular watering to keep the soil moist but avoid over-watering
- Sunlight – full sunlight
- Germination Time – 2 - 4 weeks
- Suitable Temperature – 68°F – 86°F
- Season – spring
- Sowing – april - july
HOW TO GROW TURMERIC FROM BULBS
- Take a Growbag and fill it with Cocopeat.
- Make ½ inch deep hole and sow the bulb.
- Cover the roots of the bulb lightly with Cocopeat and spray with water.
- Water regularly to keep the soil moist.
- The bulb will germinate within 2 - 4 weeks.
- Full sunlight is required.
ALTERNATE METHOD
- Take a Medium Size Pot and add a Potting Mix.
- If planting in the soil add Neem Cake Powder, Vermicompost, and Seaweed.
ALTERNATE NAMES
- Botanical name: Curcuma longa
- turmeric bulb in hindi: haldee balb (हल्दी बल्ब)
- turmeric bulb in tamil: mancal kumil (மஞ்சள் குமிழ்)
- turmeric bulb in telugu: pasupu balb (పసుపు బల్బ్)
- turmeric bulb in kannada: ariśina balb (ಅರಿಶಿನ ಬಲ್ಬ್)
- turmeric bulb in marathi: haladica balba (हळदीचा बल्ब)
- turmeric bulb in malayalam: manjal bulb (മഞ്ഞൾ ബൾബ്)